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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.56, 533.43 and 229.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.56, 533.43 and 229.19 is: 316.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.56 : 533.43 = 229.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.56/533.43 = 229.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.56x = 533.43 × 229.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.56x = 122,256.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,256.82/386.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.27

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